What is the cost of living in Vidalia, GA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Vidalia has an overall cost of living index of 89, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Georgia, Vidalia has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Georgia's index of 95.
The standard of living in Vidalia ranks as #24 most affordable out of the 157 places we measured in Georgia. By definition, that implies Vidalia ranks as the #133 most expensive place in the Peach State.
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Vidalia Cost Of Living Vs. Georgia
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Vidalia. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Vidalia is 98.
The Groceries index in Vidalia is 100.
The Health index in Vidalia is 64.
The Housing index in Vidalia is 102.
The Transportation index in Vidalia is 97.
The Utilities index in Vidalia is 97.
| Living Expense | Vidalia | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 64 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Vidalia Cost Of Living Compared To Georgia Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Vidalia, GA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Georgia, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Vidalia is $184,384.
The Median Rent in Vidalia is $794.
The Median Income in Vidalia is $49,370.
The Home Value To Income in Vidalia is 3.7x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Vidalia is 0.19x.
Vidalia, GA Costs By Category
Detailed Vidalia Services costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Vidalia Groceries costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Vidalia Health costs vs. Georgia
Detailed Vidalia Transportation costs vs. Georgia
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Vidalia
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Vidalia. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Statesboro, GA has a cost of living index of 90, 1.0x Vidalia.
Dublin, GA has a cost of living index of 89, 1.0x Vidalia.
Swainsboro, GA has a cost of living index of 86, 1.0x Vidalia.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Vidalia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statesboro, GA | 34,149 | 90 | 1.0x |
| Dublin, GA | 16,136 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Swainsboro, GA | 7,571 | 86 | 1.0x |
| Eastman, GA | 5,584 | 89 | 1.0x |
